Muscat: On behalf of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the new issues of Government Development Bonds.

According to Oman News Agency, Issue No.80 is valued at RO 100 million with a maturity period of 5 years and a coupon rate of 4.05% per annum. Meanwhile, Issue No.81 is valued at RO 25 million with a maturity period of 10 years and a coupon rate of 4.30% per annum.

Both bond issues will be open for subscription from 25 to 29 January 2026, with auctions scheduled for Sunday, 1 February 2026. The issue date is set for Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Interest on these bonds will be paid semiannually on 3 February and 3 August each year, continuing until their maturity dates on 3 February 2031 and 3 February 2036, respectively.

The 80th and 81st Government Development Bonds are available to all investors, both residents and non-residents. Investors are required to apply for these bonds through a competitive bidding process and may submit bids via commercial licensed banks within Oman during the subscription period.

Additionally, investors with applications of RO one million and above have the option to submit their bids directly to the CBO, provided they have been endorsed by their banks. The bonds represent direct and unconditional obligations of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, facilitated by the Ministry of Finance.

These bonds can be used as collateral for loans from local commercial licensed banks and are tradable at prevailing market rates on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). The details of the allotted bonds will be recorded in the register maintained by the Muscat Clearing and Depositary Company (MCD).